What’s on

Find exciting things to see and do at the National Army Museum. Explore our latest events and exhibitions, and discover inspiring objects in our galleries.

Soldiers of the 81st West African Division with a canoe, Burma, c1944
Discussion
22 Jan 2026 £10.00

The Burma Boy: 15 Years On

Join a panel of experts as they discuss public awareness and understanding of African service during the Burma campaign, and how this has evolved over the past decade.
Find out more
Events
Date format: DD/MM/YYYY
Date format: DD/MM/YYYY
Members of Queen Mary’s Army Auxiliary Corps at work in an engineering repair workshop, 1918
Talk
9 Jan 2026 FREE

Women's Military Service in the First World War

Join historian Jane Clarke as she examines the experiences of servicewomen during the First World War and the lasting impact of their involvement.

People feeling the textures of items in the handling collection
Workshop
9 Jan 2026 FREE

First World War: Sensory Session

Find out more about the First World War and its impact through a sensory session guided by our Community Engagement Team.

Community Coffee Morning
Early Opening
13 Jan 2026 FREE

Community Coffee Morning

Join us for a relaxed chat and cuppa at our January community coffee morning. We meet on the second Tuesday of every month.

Members of the Coldstream Guards in Germany, 1977
Talk
16 Jan 2026 FREE

Cold War Frontier: A Social History of British Military Bases in Germany, 1945-2000

Dr Grace Huxford presents a fascinating account of the social history of British military bases in Germany during the Cold War.

A man and woman look at a smartphone.
Workshop
19 Jan 2026 FREE

Memories of a Soldier: Dementia Training for Healthcare Professionals

Join the National Army Museum and House of Memories as they deliver a free workshop to help those supporting veterans with dementia.

A man and woman look at a smartphone.
Workshop
19 Jan 2026 FREE

Memories of a Soldier: Dementia Training for Family and Friends

Join the National Army Museum and House of Memories as they deliver a free workshop to help those supporting veterans with dementia.

Exhibitions and displays
Detail from the painting 'Home Again, 1858'
Exhibition
1 Jul 2025 - 1 Nov 2026 FREE

Myth and Reality: Military Art in the Age of Queen Victoria

This major exhibition of rarely seen artworks illuminates shifting attitudes towards soldiers and the Army during Queen Victoria’s reign (1837 – 1901).

Detail from 'Troops of the Royal West African Frontier Force in the Arakan, Burma, 1944'
Exhibition
16 Sep 2025 - 13 Apr 2026 FREE

Beyond Burma: Forgotten Armies

Marking the 80th anniversary of VJ (Victory over Japan) Day, this exhibition shines a light on the remarkable multinational army that fought in some of the toughest conditions of the Second World War.

Galleries

Formation gallery

Formation

Delve into the Army's origins and its evolving role over the past 350 years.

Soldier gallery

Soldier

Find out what it’s like to serve as a soldier, from joining up to coming home.

Global Role gallery

Global Role

Follow the deployment of Britain's armies around the world since the age of empire.

Conflict in Europe gallery

Conflict in Europe

Examine the Army’s role in maintaining the balance of power in Europe. 

Army at Home gallery

Army at Home

Explore the Army's home service from the 1600s to the present day.

Play Base wall graphics

Play Base

Enjoy our immersive soft-play experience for children aged 8 or under.

Catch up on past events

Missed any of the free talks and discussions we've been streaming over recent months? You can watch them online at any time.

Watch online
Lynx helicopter in the Atrium